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Shop '99-'04 Subframe Connectors

You would be hard-pressed to find a more essential mod for a 1999-2004 SN95 Mustang than that of installing sub frame connectors on a convertible. Anyone who has had the pleasure of owning a '99-'04 vert knows they rattle and can develop a shaky feel when driving. All Mustangs, convertible or not, greatly benefit in ride quality and steering response from installing subframe connectors. Whether you daily drive a stock convertible or your car is a weekend cruiser, there is likely no better suspension mod you can do than install a set of subframe connectors.

Facts - Subframe Connectors on 1999-2004 Convertible Mustangs

• Used to stiffen the unibody structure of your Mustang Convertible to avoid harmful and performance robbing flex in your frame and chassis.

• Factory installed subframe connectors on convertible 1999-2004 Mustangs do not connect the front frame to the rear, and do not provide adequate support.

• Provide more efficient use of the power generated by the motor to the rear wheels.

• Full length subframe connectors provide the best support for the frame and chassis.

Why Mustang Subframe Connectors Are so Important

Your Mustang has a chassis that was not constructed as one solid piece. Instead of being built on one solid framed platform from front to back, your convertible Mustang is a unibody car which utilizes a metal floor pan to provide the main structural support for the vehicle. Unibody vehicles are lighter than full framed cars but also provide very poor structural support and, over time, will twist and bend from the transfer of power from the motor to the rear wheels. This flex in the frame causes you to lose power when transferring from the flywheel to the rear wheels and is a major contributor to the gap between rear wheel horsepower and what the car is rated at the flywheel. This lost power is also putting added stress on the chassis and over time you will begin to notice your door jams aren’t quite lined up correctly or, as commonly seen in moderate to highly modded Mustangs, the chassis becomes permanently twisted causing the doors to fall down and not line up when opening and closing.

It is essential to stiffen the unibody of your Mustang convertible as soon as possible to prevent these permanent problems and the best (and cheapest) way of doing this is with subframe connectors. Your frame and chassis will develop micro-sized cracks over time, further weakening your car’s construction and resulting in a greater loss of power.

All 1999-2004 Mustangs Convertibles actually come with a set of subframe connectors installed from the factory. The problem is, they are minimal and do not connect the front frame to the rear, offering little in way of support from flexing and bending under load. The solution is to install a set of full-length subframe connectors and weld them in replacement of the factory connectors. Full length weld-in connectors will greatly stiffen the car and provide a night and day difference in ride quality. These connectors also do wonders for solving those annoying clunking and rattling that seems to get ever worse in convertible Mustangs as they age.

Will Subframe Connectors Increase Power?

Well, yes and no. Subframe connectors can net you faster times at the track. No, they don’t actually produce horsepower, but they allow you to get more of the power your motor is producing to the rear wheels. By stiffening the chassis you are helping the rear suspension do its job in aligning the axle and eliminating some of the power loss throughout the drivetrain. The more rigid your suspension, the less power loss you will have between the motor and what the car puts to the ground.

Which Subframe Connectors Are Right For my Mustang Convertible?

While standard length connectors are a good investment and will provide a noticeable difference, full length is usually the way to go. The added length produces more weld-on area and extends farther across the chassis, providing a more complete connection from the firewall to the rear torque boxes. Convertibles also do not have the added benefit of a roof and tend to become a lot looser than that of a coupe. When it comes to subframe connectors for your convertible SN95, unless you only take the car to church and back on Sunday, it is suggested you go with a full length, weld-in design for maximum strength and stiffness.

How Else Can I Stiffen a Convertible Mustang's Chassis?

If you just can’t shake your car’s rattle, or you plan on making some serious power in the long run, there are other options for stiffening your car’s frame. Sway bars and strut tower braces add frame support and also help with oversteer and understeer, two common problems found in SN95 Mustangs. A tubular K-member will also stiffen the front end of your unibody as the tubular design provides much greater support then that of the money saving (not to mention heavy) design of the factory K-member.

For those more powerful builds, a torque arm will stiffen things up while eliminating wheel hop off the line and cuts down those 60ft times. You’ll also see the added benefit of improved handling while cornering and taking turns. A torque arm may require subframe connectors to already be installed and/or other suspension modifications to the car, so be aware of any requirements before choosing a toque arm that’s right for you.

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